Pecan Free Garden Strawberry Lime Cooler
Fresh strawberries and bright lime come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The homemade syrup is the real star here — simmering the berries with maple syrup and lime zest coaxes out a gorgeous deep-pink liquid that's naturally sweet and layered with citrusy fragrance. Straining it smooth means every sip is silky and clean, with no chunky bits getting in the way of that refreshing finish. Topped off with chilled sparkling water and a handful of ice, it's fizzy, tart, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. Every single ingredient in this cooler is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's zero guesswork or label-reading required — just wholesome, garden-fresh flavors you can feel good about. A sprig of mint and a lime wheel on the rim make it look like something you'd pay good money for at a fancy café, but it comes together right in your own kitchen.
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4 servings
For the strawberry-lime syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 tbsp lime zest (from about 2 limes)
For the cooler
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes)
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
- 4 lime wheels or wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup, water, strawberries, and lime zest in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and begin to break down and the syrup turns a deep pink, about 4–5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 15 minutes. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the solids firmly with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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